Darphin Soleil Plaisir

If You Don't Want To Smell like a Pina Colada...

No offense, but I'm over all the cocktail-y smelling sunscreens and prefer something really clean and posh-spa vacation smelling than to smell like a sophomore on Spring Break! This sunscreen feels really luxurious on --it's not greasy or white-ish like many I've tried for my face. Just leaves skin soft. I have not tried this one under makeup, but on a naked face, it's great for regular sun protection like for talking a walk or a day at the beach. Don't know if it's actually preventing wrinkles, but it prevents sunburn for me and feels like a real face cream.

December 28, 2007

Darphin Aromatic Purifying Balm

When You Can't Get a Facial...

I'll start by saying that my skin is oily in the t-zone and prone to monthly/hormonal breakouts around my chin. So, yes, it's completely counter-intuitive to put anything resembling a solid pat of oil on my face, right? I don't know why this works, but it actually lessens the amount of oiliness and leaves my skin feeling really clean and -- dare I say it -- "purified" the next morning. You only use a teeny, tiny amount of the balm, warm it in your hands and pat it on lightly, so this little jar lasts me over a year. It's one of those mysterious products that makes your skin glowy like you've had a facial without the red, oozing extractions! I don't notice any long-term results with this, but the short-term glow and soft skin is worth it in my opinion.

December 28, 2007

Darphin Lifting and Firming Eye Serum

Instantly Tightens, Worth the Investment!

LOVE this serum! If you have no signs of aging around your eyes -- no tiny crinkles or bags, then lucky you, you can put your money into a new pair of shoes. But...if you are over 30 and starting to show it, this serum is my current eye fave even considering its price. LOTS of serums claim to firm, but you can actually feel this one tighten the skin under your eyes. It goes on very smoothly and feels light, which I love. I'm not yet convinced of the iifting benefits -- maybe I don't have quite enough that needs lifting to be able to notice a real result, but the skin under and around my eyes looks noticeably firmer and more "awake" after using this. If you are dry-skinned, you may want to add a moisturizing cream over this though, as it does not seem to add moisture. I am totally fickle about products, but I actually have purchased bottles of this one twice in a row, which says a lot!

December 28, 2007